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When to go · Kampala

Kampala, month by month

The best months for Kampala: Jan, Feb, Jun, Jul, Aug, Dec. Months to avoid: Apr, Nov.

Month by month

  1. JanuaryGreatInside Kampala's best window: Jun–Aug, Dec–Feb (drier).29 °C / 18 °C, 8 rain daysCrowds: Medium
  2. FebruaryGreatInside Kampala's best window: Jun–Aug, Dec–Feb (drier).29 °C / 18 °C, 9 rain daysCrowds: Medium
  3. MarchMixedOutside the best window (Jun–Aug, Dec–Feb (drier)). Across Uganda: Rains begin; trails get muddy but treks run.29 °C / 18 °C, 13 rain daysCrowds: Low
  4. AprilAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Apr and Nov (heaviest rain).28 °C / 18 °C, 17 rain daysCrowds: Low
  5. MayMixedOutside the best window (Jun–Aug, Dec–Feb (drier)). Across Uganda: Rain eases late; low-season permits and lodge offers.27 °C / 18 °C, 15 rain daysCrowds: Low
  6. JuneGreatInside Kampala's best window: Jun–Aug, Dec–Feb (drier).27 °C / 18 °C, 9 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
  7. JulyGreatInside Kampala's best window: Jun–Aug, Dec–Feb (drier).27 °C / 17 °C, 8 rain daysCrowds: High
  8. AugustGreatInside Kampala's best window: Jun–Aug, Dec–Feb (drier).27 °C / 17 °C, 10 rain daysCrowds: High
  9. SeptemberGoodOutside the best window (Jun–Aug, Dec–Feb (drier)). Across Uganda: Mostly dry, occasional showers.28 °C / 17 °C, 12 rain daysCrowds: Medium
  10. OctoberMixedOutside the best window (Jun–Aug, Dec–Feb (drier)). Across Uganda: Short rains; Independence Day 9 Oct.28 °C / 17 °C, 15 rain daysCrowds: Low
  11. NovemberAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Apr and Nov (heaviest rain).27 °C / 18 °C, 16 rain daysCrowds: Low
  12. DecemberGreatInside Kampala's best window: Jun–Aug, Dec–Feb (drier).28 °C / 18 °C, 11 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday